Let's Build a Community Centre!

Why? The old Village Hall no longer meets the needs of our community.

The project is based on the Island of Coll, which falls within the local authority of Argyll and Bute Council.  Coll is a two and a half hour ferry sailing from the mainland.  In the winter it is serviced by 3 boats a week, over the summer we have 7 boats a week.  It is not possible to travel to and from the mainland in one day.

OUR OVERALL AIM is to increase sustainable economic growth by improving the long term sustainability of the island of Coll and emboldening the aspirations of the community. We plan to:

• Build a multi-purpose community centre and bunk house

• Provide workshop spaces for local businesses Provide internet and office facilities Provide space for local produce market

• Provide sports facilities, meeting rooms, library, kitchen (large enough for local businesses to use)

• Promote use of renewable energy by working in conjunction with the local group currently investigating renewable energy sources

• Promote recycling and re-use by working in conjunction with local recycling group to provide a central collection point, information and selling/exchange point

• Organise training to improve skill base of those involved in the project in a voluntary or paid capacity.

• Employ staff to develop the project